This is the documentation for the Diffraction Limited Application Programming Interface (or DLAPI for short). DLAPI is our third-generation API for controlling Aluma ® branded cameras and peripherals. It is a C++ API designed using modern software principles, and for a variety of system architectures and platforms. All you need is a modern C++ compiler (preferably something with full c++17 support, or greater).

Download the installer for your platform of choice:

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The DLAPI SDK is available on the following systems:

Windows 10 and above (x64): Download (.zip)
Linux Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (x64): Download (.tar.gz)

As of this moment the SDK consists of: the API library binaries, header files, and this documentation.

Note: This API does not support legacy SBIG ST-, STL-, STX-, STXL- and similar cameras supported by the SBIGUDrv.

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For more information, dive into our Quickstart Guide, or full API Documentation.

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